Final texting while driving

Texting While Driving A Habit That Kills

How has technology changed our lives? Cell Phones and other devices allow us to be more connected Texting is the most the common way to communicate among teens Cells Phones and the internet has put information at our fingertips Texting is cheaper than making a phone call Smart phones are rapidly becoming more like a computer Technology has made life more convenient….. However, misuse of technology could end your life prematurely

Why texting while driving is so dangerous ? According to AAA, you spend 400% less time looking at the road when you are texting as opposed to not texting The human brain isn't equipped to concentrate on two things simultaneously You are 2 times more likely to be in an accident when texting than when talking on the cell phone Studies have found that texting while driving slows reaction time more than being drunk or high

Which states have law against texting while driving? 10 States ban all texting while driving 7 States have bills in place to ban the use 8 States have only banned novice drivers 25 States have no laws at all….Pennsylvania is one these states

Is it time to make changes in the law about texting while driving in PA? In Pennsylvania, there were 1,298 cell phone related accidents in 2008. Of those accidents, 9 resulted in death. According to PennDOT, from 2002 to 2006 there were 5,715 car accidents linked to the use of handheld cell phones in PA. In 2004 alone, handheld cell phone use contributed to over 1,170 Pennsylvania car crashes. Accidents involving talking or texting on a cell phone rose from 168 in 2003 to 228 in 2005 in the Western Pennsylvania region. That’s a 36 % increase in over two years. Cell phone-related car accidents shot up 43% in western Pennsylvania from 2003 to 2006. In 2006, cell phones caused 241 car accidents in western PA.

What we can do to reduce the rate of accidents because of texting? Do not text while driving! Educate teens on the dangers Be a good example for your own kids, friends, or family Parents can restrict cell phone usage or text message capabilities Pull over if texting or calling is necessary

Do we realize that we can be victims of it too? Because teens’ brains are not fully developed, they have the tendency to feel invincible about the possibility of becoming a victim of an accident due to texting while driving Young drivers who are relatively inexperienced and who do not practice safe driving are at an even greater risk of causing an possibly fatal accident However, anyone, no matter what age can fall victim if they continue to text while driving

Is texting while driving a bad habit or a bad decision? Bad decisions can lead to the formation of bad habits According to Men’s Health.com, one way to break this bad habit is every time your cell rings visualize a graphic car crash and the ramifications of the accident on you, your loved ones, and the person you hit. This will begin to break you of the habit but associating the cell ringing with a negative event

Can new technology save us? IZUP- app that blocks incoming calls, texts, and emails CellControl- removable system that only allows selected numbers but does not allow texts, email, or the web to be accessed Dragon Dictation- app reads texts to you and allows you to type a text by voice command Drive Safe.ly- app that reads your texts aloud

Final Thoughts Do Not Play Russian Roulette…that text may be your last…

Bibliography www.menshealth.com www.edgarsnyder.com www.distractions.gov http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMYKXSPgaIw www.aaa.com http://www.dot.gov/ www.ahaparenting.com www.dartnewsonline.com

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